St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

Master of Science in Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences (GRACE)

DURATION

4 Semesters

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

30 Jun 2025

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

EUR 727 / per year *

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* for students from third countries; EUR 3,000 + student union - fee per year

Introduction

Are you a creative problem-solver with a Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design, Information Technologies, or a related field? Do you have solid programming skills and a passion for applying Extended Reality (XR) and gamification in innovative ways across different sectors? If so, GRACE could be the perfect next step in your academic journey.

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Course Contents

GRACE - Gamified Reality Applications for Real-world Challenges and Experiences is an innovative Joint Master Programme led by a consortium of partners belonging to the European University Alliance E3UDRES2 designed to master the art and science of Extended Reality (XR) and gamification for enhanced learning experiences.

This interdisciplinary programme focuses on developing advanced XR tools that are revolutionising professional education, training, and skill development across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors.

Semester Breakdown

The integrated mobility path linking three European countries promises a magnificent lifetime experience and a unique opportunity to build an extensive professional network to start a career.

Within GRACE’s integrated mobility concept, you will complete:

1stsemester at St. Pölten UAS in Austria

Focused on the fundamentals of XR and gamification, you will begin with a basic bootcamp and move on to concept development and preliminary design work, setting the stage for your GRACE journey.

2ndsemester at Saxion UAS in The Netherlands

Dive into specialised courses in game design principles and educational methodologies to learn how to transform traditional content into engaging, interactive experiences.

3rdsemester at Vidzeme UAS in Latvia

Adopting a more technical focus, you will develop high-fidelity prototypes, engage in user testing, and begin to understand the business side of bringing an XR product to market.

4thsemester at one of the three locations

This is the stage where you will refine your product for implementation. It involves polishing, evaluating, and the writing of a thesis that will demonstrate your entrepreneurial and scientific skills to potential employers.

Core Learning Outcomes

Design & Innovation: You will start with basic XR principles and user-centred design, before moving on to advanced application crafting.
Didactics & Gamification: Learn to apply and extend game design strategies to create impactful educational and training experiences.
XR Development & Implementation: Deepen your programming prowess as you develop sophisticated XR applications and bring them to life.
Evaluation & Dissemination: Fine-tune your ability to critically assess and effectively communicate the significance of your XR projects to various audiences.